ZIP Code 38261 — Union City, TN
38261 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 38261 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38261 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Union City |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Obion FIPS 47131 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 16,385 |
| Coordinates | 36.432140, -89.115830 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38261
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38261. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 38261 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 38261.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38260 | Troy, TN | 6.8 mi |
| 42050 | Hickman, KY | 9.3 mi |
| 38253 | Rives, TN | 9.8 mi |
| 38232 | Hornbeak, TN | 12.9 mi |
| 38257 | South Fulton, TN | 13.1 mi |
| 38254 | Samburg, TN | 13.4 mi |
| 42041 | Fulton, KY | 15.5 mi |
| 38233 | Kenton, TN | 16.2 mi |
| 38259 | Trimble, TN | 16.3 mi |
| 38237 | Martin, TN | 16.5 mi |
| 38240 | Obion, TN | 16.9 mi |
| 42031 | Clinton, KY | 19 mi |
Questions about 38261
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38261?
38261 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 38261, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38261?
38261 is assigned to Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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